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The video "Hero" centers on Jed, the titular hero once celebrated for defeating the Demon Lord Claudine and rescuing what turned out to be a prince, Ruda, rather than a princess. Disenchanted with his heroic journey, Jed retreats to a mundane life. Among the key characters introduced are Gina, a member of Claudine’s elite knights known as the Big Four, who now hides incognito and plots revenge against Jed, and Peg, another knight obsessed with magical girls.
The plot thickens as espionage from the Catalin Nation and the kingdom's suspicions of Jed’s connections with the Big Four unfold. Prince Ruda, disguised, tries to recruit Rock, a former Dark Lord follower, to rebuild their fallen army. A confrontation occurs when Jed’s true strength and cunning are revealed, causing Gina to reassess her quest for vengeance after recognizing his power and the futility of their conflict post-war.
As the story progresses, Jed offers himself as a target to end Gina's pursuit of revenge while preparing defenses, leading to a reluctant alliance when the king’s soldiers, led by mage Zar, accuse Jed of colluding with the Dark Lord. Zar’s attempt to capture Jed using powerful spells fails, demonstrating Jed's formidable abilities and ending in his victory over the aggressing forces. The narrative intertwines themes of power, disillusionment, and the quests for revenge and reconciliation amidst broader political intrigues.
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In this part of the video, Charles recaps the anime “Hero”. The story begins with the dark Demon Lord Claudine leading an army to attack a powerful kingdom. After a prolonged battle, only Mr. Hero, whose real name is Jed, can confront her. During their clash, Claudine is surprised by Jed’s strength and his focus on obtaining her treasure and rescuing the kidnapped princess, driven by a dream to become rich and marry a princess.
Jed defeats Claudine and takes her staff, only to discover that the captive is actually a prince named Ruda, not a princess. He quickly changes his story and leaves hastily using a teleportation scroll. Disappointed with his hero journey’s outcome, Jed returns home to a mundane life of playing video games.
The narrative then shifts to a girl who admired the dark Demon Lord and vows revenge on Jed for defeating her. The video introduces Claudine’s elite knights, the Big Four, who were scattered after being defeated by Jed. One knight, Gina, hides her identity and works at a cat café while planning to avenge Claudine. She has a past involving an attempt to recover Claudine’s staff from a pawn shop, indicating her ongoing dedication and struggle.
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In this part of the video, the plot revolves around a character named Gina, who is initially afraid when she sees Jed at the cafe but realizes he just wants a meal and a photo. Meanwhile, a spy from the Catalin Nation observes them and identifies Peg, one of the big four, who is a photographer obsessed with magical girls. The spy’s mission gets complicated when he recognizes Peg and sees him being beaten up. The scene shifts to the captain of the Rose Order, enraged by Peg’s published photo album. Back at Jed’s house, Peg visits, much to Jed’s dismay, and they discuss Gina’s photo. The kingdom’s king, learning about Mr. Hero’s connections with the big four, suspects collusion and plans to arrest Jed and execute one of the big four members.
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In this part of the video, a mysterious figure informs Rock of his impending execution, revealed to be Prince Ruda, who offers to help Rock return to the Dark Void to rebuild the Dark Lord’s army. Though dejected and self-proclaimed as a failure due to Claan’s death, Rock declines, and Ruda decides to proceed alone. Meanwhile, Jed learns from Pag about Rock’s powerful background and the legend of the black dragon Doro, which involves a sacrifice from Cartland’s royal twins.
A confrontation ensues when Gina bursts in, seeking revenge, but is surprised to find Jed and Pag together. Gina accuses Pag of treachery during the Great War, but Jed discloses he tricked Pag back then. Despite Gina’s relentless attacks, Jed skillfully deflects her strikes with minimal effort, showcasing his power. Gina’s determination wanes as she recognizes Jed’s superior strength. Jed points out the futility of their conflict now that the war is over, causing Gina to reconsider her hostility in light of past hopes for peace. Jed’s words stir deep emotions in Gina, compelling her to reflect and ultimately break down in tears.
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In this segment, Jed offers to let Gina beat him up to end her quest for revenge, promising not to fight back while secretly preparing defenses. However, he underestimates Gina, whose family technique, Piercing Shield, proves formidable. Despite momentarily pausing her revenge, Gina vows to kill Jed one day. Reluctantly, they align against external threats when they discover they are surrounded by the king’s soldiers. Outside, mage Zar prepares an attack, but Jed and Gina confront them, offering to hand over Peg. Unexpectedly, Zar accuses Jed of colluding with the Dark Lord, justifying the king’s order for Jed’s capture. Zar’s Infinite Gravity spell fails to subdue Jed, who counteracts with Magic Reversal, subjugating the entire army.